Admissions Events Calendar

An outline of the events that City College is providing to enable you plan any visits or applications you are making.

 

September - April

Application forms and prospectuses- These are available from college and through main partner schools

 

Your school careers events - Our Admissions team and school liaison staff attend events at many local schools. Please come to see us and find out more about the college and how to apply. This is a chance to have your questions answered. We have completed all out visits for this year, but if you want us to visit ask your careers teacher.

 

Your Industry showcase events - Come and find out how City College can provide you with the knowledge and advanced skills required to achieve the career or university place you want.

 

Welcome days - City Ex for School Leavers

5, 6, 7 July 2011 City Ex (Welcome day)

Once you have applied you will be invited to a 3 day introduction to the college, called City Ex

 

Open Events for School Leavers

Tue 11 October 2011, 5:30 - 7pm

Wed 12 October 2011, 5:30 - 7pm

Thu 10 November 2011, 5:30 - 7pm

Thu 14 June 2012, 5:30 - 7pm (Year 10s)

 

Showcase Events for School Leavers

Thu 9 February 2012, 5:30 - 7pm (Care, Early Years, Business, IT, Tourism & Sport)

Thu 8 March 2012, 5:30 - 7pm (Arts, Media, Theatre, Catering, Hair & Beauty)

Thu 29 March 2012, 5:30 - 7pm (Construction, Engineering, Electrical, Motor Vehicle & Marine)

 

Open Events for Adults

Sat 19 May 2012, 10am - 2pm

Thu 21 June 2012, 4:30 - 7:30pm

 

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  • Bright future for art and design students at City College Southampton

    Art and design students at City College Southampton have been proving just how talented they are as hundreds of people have been flocking to the hub to see their work on display. The best of students’ work from the faculties...

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  • City College Southampton Art Exhibition

    The Hub at City College Southampton is throwing open its doors to everyone from Monday 10th June 2013 until Friday 14th June 2013 to showcase the innovative work of talented students from the faculties of photography, graphic desi...

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  • Jobs boost in Southampton

    Twenty new jobs are being created in Southampton by Woolston based company Griffon Hoverwork. Young people are being given the chance to carve long term careers through apprenticeships. Griffon Hoverwork is looking to develop spec...

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  • Students’ success celebrated at City College Southampton

    It was a night to remember for students and staff at City College Southampton.   After months of hard work, it was time for some glitz and glamour to celebrate students' achievements at the annual Service Industries Awards....

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  • Young people inspired at information evening

      Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16.    Around 100 young people and their families we...

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  • Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

      High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16.   The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the co...

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  • Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

      Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition.    The three talented...

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  • Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

      A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance i...

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  • College’s cross-cultural trip to China

    City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit.   Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principa...

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  • Mayors Visit

    A group of  hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour  on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our...

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  • Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

    Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May.   A seasonal menu of asp...

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  • University challenge for pupils

    Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3.   Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gu...

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  • Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

      City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London.   Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders ab...

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  • College's off the wall eco-demo

    City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills.   The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction ...

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  • New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

    Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton.   She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves t...

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  • Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

    Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education.   Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and thei...

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  • IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

    Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood.  Both stude...

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Short Courses

  • £80.00

    EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01576 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):24/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.

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  • £15.00

    Devore Scarf - Art & Design

    Ref: B03387 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):25/06/2013
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    What to expect for all sessions? You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed...

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  • £99.00

    Introduction To Counselling - Counselling

    Ref: B02719 - 008 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):27/06/2013 to 31/07/2013 (5 weeks)
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 12:00:00

    This is a short introduction to the concepts of counselling and is a pre-requisite for further counselling training. It is suitable for those curious about counselling, working in the voluntary sector or those using counselling as part ...

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  • £100.00

    Health & Safety in the Workplace - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B02996 - 004 - 1213 : CIEH - Award Date(s):28/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Aimed at anyone in work environment, provides delegates with the understanding of health and safety that enables them to contribute to any risk assessment based health and safety management system.

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  • £50.00

    Childrens Face Painting - Beauty and Complementary Therapies

    Ref: B03463 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):01/07/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 15:30:00

    Learn different techniques to face paint for children Fayre's and fates and to keep your childern entertained.

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  • £90.00

    Introduction To Hair - Extensions - Hairdressing

    Ref: B01467 - 002 - 1213 : Workshop Date(s):01/07/2013 to 02/07/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 15:30:00

    This two day workshop is designed for beginners or people who have some knowledge and wish to gain an insight into the different products used in Hair Extensions. The workshop will combine both theoretical and practical work.

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  • £190.00

    First Aid At Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01577 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):03/07/2013 to 05/07/2013 (3 weeks)
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers. It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as s...

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  • £25.00

    Mini Manicure - Beauty and Complementary Therapies

    Ref: B03437 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):08/07/2013
    Times(s):10:00:00 - 14:30:00

    Get together with your friends and learn some new skills with two sessions. This course is designed for hands on fun and how to learn some professional top tips.

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  • £15.00

    Glitter Tattoos - Beauty and Complementary Therapies

    Ref: B03436 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
    Times(s):10:00:00 - 12:00:00

    Get together with your friends and learn some new skills in this session. The course is designed as a hands on fun session. This is a quick workshop using body glitter.

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  • £100.00

    Microsoft 2007 Excel - Advanced - Computer & IT

    Ref: B02173 - 002 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 16:30:00

    This course aims to develop participants' skills in spreadsheet techniques and terminology to an advanced level. By the end of the course delegates will be able import and export data, use pivot tables and charts, audit and analy...

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  • £50.00

    Introduction into Hair Braiding - Hairdressing

    Ref: B03424 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 12:30:00

    Hair braiding has been the most enduring style of art in the African tradition which includes: cornrows, box braids, and plaits. Nowadays, along with the intricate designs, hair weaving has become part of the traditional braiding techni...

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  • £50.00

    Advanced Braiding - Hairdressing

    Ref: B03425 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
    Times(s):13:30:00 - 16:30:00

    This session will give you some hands on experience on how to apply cuts, burns, wounds, and bruising to create your own casualty effects with special effects make up.

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  • £30.00

    Marbling Nails - Beauty and Complementary Therapies

    Ref: B03464 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):15/07/2013
    Times(s):13:00:00 - 16:00:00

    A technique used in the nail industry to apply the marbling effect

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  • £60.00

    Clipper Workshop - Hairdressing

    Ref: B03428 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):15/07/2013
    Times(s):13:00:00 - 16:00:00

    A clipper workshop for the family of boys, learn how to use clippers and be able to style your son or boyfriends hair.

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  • £80.00

    EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01576 - 011 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):15/07/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.

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  • £140.00

    First Aid at Work Refresher Course - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01578 - 006 - 1213 : HSE Date(s):23/07/2013 to 24/07/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    In business it is vital to have qualified up to date First Aider on site at all times. This course if for those that have completed the First Aid at Work course 3 years prior and need to update their qualification.

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  • £595.00

    Foundation Cake Decorating - Catering, Hospitality & Food & Drink

    Ref: B01466 - 003 - 1314 : College Certificate Date(s):09/09/2013 to 02/06/2014 (30 weeks)
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    If you are interested in cake decoration or want to learn more, this is the course for you. The course is for beginners or those who have some basic techniques. The course will cover a wide range of skills and is 100% practical, starting...

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  • £200.00

    Excel For Engineers - Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding & CAD

    Ref: B02889 - 001 - 1314 : College Certificate Date(s):17/09/2013 to 15/10/2013 (5 weeks)
    Times(s):18:30:00 - 20:30:00

    A vital part in so many jobs today particularly engineering is the collation and sorting of data. Often raw data must be presented in suitable formats to communicate and summarise the key points. Microsoft Excel is a very power tool allo...

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  • £150.00

    Bespoke Wedding - Art & Design

    Ref: B03337 - 001 - 1314 : College Certificate Date(s):18/09/2013 to 27/11/2013 (10 weeks)
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    Each couples wedding is special and unique, perfect weddings or celebrations mean different things to different people. Why not make it more personal by designing and creating your own accessories for your special day. We will show yo...

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  • £300.00

    Introduction to Welding - Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding & CAD

    Ref: B01440 - 001 - 1314 : College Certificate Date(s):18/09/2013 to 27/11/2013 (10 weeks)
    Times(s):18:30:00 - 20:30:00

    This course is for new learners and those with some experience of welding to learn the techniques and gain an understanding of the skill and the processes.

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Case studies

  • Michael Instrell

    NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11 Michael Instrell

    Michael spent three years at Southampton City College studying to reach level 3 and complete the Hospitality Supervision course. During his time at college, he was employed by the college to supervise the running of the hub Café, this involved the planning and ordering of resources and ensuring that the area was sta

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  • Michael Collier

    NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11 Michael Collier

    Michael spend two years at Southampton City College studying to become a manager in the Hospitality industry. His studies have been successful and he is soon to start work as a trainee manager for Compass, the largest catering organisation in the world. To start with Michael will be working locally in a supervisory

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  • Onelle Peters

    BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Onelle Peters

    I came to City College to study business at level 2 and now at level 3 as it was close to where I live and was one of the best courses in Southampton. I have learned about business and how to apply myself in business organisations. I have found City College friendly, easy to settle in, multi-cultural and multi-racia

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  • Paul Eyers

    BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Paul Eyers

    I came to City College to study business as it was close to where I lived. I did not achieve good grades at school and I was not certain what course I wanted to take. I was guided on to the business and IT area and I did business, first at level 1, then level 2 and now the BTEC course at level 3. I have found City

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  • Kamiesha Williams

    Level 3 Hairdressing Full-Time - Level 3 in 2010-11 Kamiesha Williams

    Kameisha was nominated for the Functional Skills Outstanding Learner Award. This was the text that was read out during the prize giving on Monday 20th June: Kamiesha has shown dedication and a will to succeed to improve her individual maths skills. Her aim is to improve these skills in preparation for university

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  • Christopher Babb

    BTEC National Certificate Health & Social Care Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Christopher Babb

    "I have gained a lot in learning about College life and meeting new people. Working with different individuals has taught me about different career possibilities. I have also been a Student Ambassador during my time here meeting lots of new people. I am now going to work full time, take my driving test and contin

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